Learn the Language of your Soul and Access your Higher Self
Join world-renowned author, ceremonial magician, and master teacher Lon Milo DuQuette and his alter ego Rabbi lamed ben clifford in Joshua Tree in march
This is not just another retreat. it is the ultimate Qabalistic gathering of the year
Dry textbooks, dense and impenetrable diagrams, the feeling that you need a doctorate in ancient languages just to understand the universe—leave all of it at the gate.
If you have ever picked up Qabalah and felt completely overwhelmed, Lon Milo DuQuette’s ground-breaking work is for YOU. Known worldwide for his warm Wit, infectious Humor, and profound Depth of Knowledge, Lon proves that serious Spiritual Work does not have to be stern or intimidating.
Under his direct Guidance, the lightning flash of the Qabalah becomes vibrant, intuitive, and deeply personal.
Tree of life in the desert is an immersive experience of the qabalistic Tradition that will permanently transform your practice and fill it with life.
Join Lon and the Rabbi for The Ultimate Esoteric Upgrade
Many spiritual seekers spend years, sometimes decades, trapped in intellectual quicksand. They buy expensive leather-bound grimoires, bookmark complicated charts of the 32 Paths of Wisdom, and try to force-memorize Hebrew correspondences until their eyes cross and head hurt.
Yet, sitting down to actually practice magick, mediate, or align their lives, the material remains trapped on the page.
This Joshua Tree retreat bridges that exact gap.
Lon Milo DuQuette offers the expert and novice alike - whomever you are - the opportunity not only to see the Big Picture of the full System, but also actively take part, so you can learn by doing and become attuned in the same step-by-step manner that first prepared Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford.
What You Will Master Across 3 Unforgettable Days
Don’t be a chicken! Become a Chicken Quabalist!
We aren't just sitting in a lecture hall. we are actively building a working connection to the universe using Lon and Rabbi Clifford's most celebrated methods:
De-Coding the Tree of Life: Master the 10 Sephiroth and 22 Paths without memorizing dry charts. Lon and the Rabbi breaks down the mechanics of creation using hilarious, unforgettable metaphors.
The Anatomy of the Soul: Unpack the inner machinery of your own mind—from the basic instincts (Nephesh) to the divine spark (Neschamah)—so you can align your daily life with your higher purpose.
Practical Qabalistic Magic: Transition from the foundational concepts of The Chicken Qabalah to the actionable, life-altering tools in Son of Chicken Qabalah. Learn how to use the Hebrew alphabet as a living language for transformation.
Don’t be afraid! Become a Chicken Qabalist: Walk through Rabbi Clifford's legendary practical guide, invoking your Higher Self and navigating the unseen realms with confidence.
Come to the desert. Laugh until your sides hurt. Kickstart your Qabalistic engine so it fires on all cylinders.
Why attend Tree of Life in the Desert and get sand in your shoes?
Imagine gathering as the desert sun dips below the Joshua Tree horizon, casting long, indigo shadows across the monoliths. With Lon weaving between his own voice and the outrageous wisdom of Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford, you will realize that high magic isn't a secret kept in ancient vaults. it is your birthright.
Direct Workshop with Lon Milo DuQuette: Interactive Lectures, Q&A sessions, and Storytelling bring the Tree of Life to vivid life. Whether you are clutching a dog-eared copy of The Chicken Qabalah or are new to Qabalah, this Retreat is your Invitation to sit at the feet of a Modern Master, and walk away with a profound, practical Mastery of the Qabalah.
Experiential Ritual & Meditation: Move beyond theory and feel the energies of the Sephiroth and the Paths in real time. Qabalah gives us the blueprint to the universe. Lon hands us the power tools to actually start building, teaching us how to laugh at the Cosmos while learning its Language. Lon takes us straight out of intellectual contemplation and plunges us headfirst into Lived Experience, Initiation, and active Magick.
A Unique Breakthrough: Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner, you will leave with a clear, practical Framework for your Spiritual Practice.
Over three days in Joshua Tree, Lon will guide us through the secret Initiations, ritual Exercises, and Meditative Techniques of the (probably and maybe completely fictitious) Lamed Initiatory Society.
Channeling the Genius of Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford
Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford
To truly understand why this retreat is the ultimate Qabalistic event of the decade, you have to understand Lon’s wild, brilliant alter-ego: Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford.
Now, for the first time in history, You have the chance to spend 3 days with the Rabbi (and Lon)
For centuries, Western Esotericism was guarded by solemn scholars wrapped in robes of self-importance. Then came Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford— created by Lon Milo DuQuette to blow the dust off the ancient texts. Part cosmic philosopher, part irreverent stand-up comedian, and 99% authentic mystic, Rabbi Clifford proves a revolutionary point:
The deepest truths of creation are best transmitted through laughter.
Through the alter-ego of Rabbi Clifford, Lon is introducing the world to "Chicken Qabalah", a system designed not for ivory-tower intellectuals, but for real humans seeking genuine spiritual awakening without taking themselves too seriously. Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford teaches in a (mostly painless) practical fashion, proving you don't need a beard or a dry personality to master Qabalah. You can actually use Qabalah every single day safely without losing your mind.
With Lon Milo DuQuette leading the charge, channeling the irreverent genius of Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford (and his son), you won't just understand Qabalah- You will embody it:
De-code 10 Sephiroth and 22 Paths without memorizing dry charts.
Practice the "Mostly Painless" initiations
Vibrate sacred Hebrew letters into the desert night air to awaken inner faculties (and wake the coyotes).
Learn how to align your daily life (Malkuth) with your Holy Guardian Angel (Tiphareth).
"If you cannot explain the mysteries of the universe using simple terms and a good joke, you probably do not understand them yet." — Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford
Lasting Impact - Tree of Life in the Desert
When you pack up your bags and leave the high desert on Sunday evening, you might be heading home with a signed book or a souvenir. You will also take away a permanent upgrade to your spiritual toolkit:
A Fluency in the Language of Creation: A permanent, intuitive mental map of the Tree of Life. You will never need to look up basic correspondences again, because you’ll understand the underlying Logic.
A "Mostly Painless" Daily Practice: A clean, practical, and clutter-free daily ritual routine, derived from Son of Chicken Qabalah, that fits into real human life without requiring an hour of solemn chanting in a robe or scowling at brass vessels.
Direct Contact with Your Inner Compass: Concrete methods for cutting through ego noise (Malkuth) and tuning into the direct guidance of your Higher Self (Tiphareth). Know the master-level secret: The universe does not care if you drop your dagger or mispronounce Adonai. It cares if you're awake.
The Gift of Esoteric Humor: The ultimate spiritual defense mechanism is irreverence. You will leave equipped to spot spiritual pretension (in others and in yourself) and replace Anxiety with joyful Curiosity in the middle of the liberating realization that you are already sitting in the middle of Malkuth, doing Qabalah every time you order a pizza.
A Lifetime Network of Mystic Friends: A whole new network of weird, brilliant, hilarious friends who won't blink an eye when you start talking about the Qliphoth over pancakes. "Holy Nonsense" Is encouraged! Where else can you sit under the vast sky at 10:00 PM, ask a question about the hyper-dimensional architecture of Kether, and have a living, legendary master answer you with a funny anecdote that accidentally reveals the secret of the universe?
as well as learning Qabalah in Joshua Tree, You will walk onto the desert floor as a student of texts, and walk off it as an active operator of your own destiny. It is also a proven fact that Desert Air Is Great for Your Skin as well as your soul.
Where the Magick Happens: Magical Joshua Tree
The Joshua Tree Retreat Center, home of the Institute of Mentalphysics - on the National Register of Historic Places.
This Retreat Center is for “individuals and groups to create and experience new ways to approach spiritual living and personal well-being”. The property features works by a variety of notable artists, architects and builders, especially Lloyd Wright. The Retreat Center includes the largest collection of Lloyd Wright’s works in the world.
This Venue, in all it’s Breathtaking Beauty, is a unique setting that enhances the Learning Experience:
Connection with Nature, which is integral to understanding celestial themes.
Opportunity to directly engage with the Energy of a Significant Celestial Alignment.
An ideal environment for Meditation and Pathworking.
A delicious daily lunch in it’s vegan/vegetarian café with panoramic windows overlooking beautiful grounds
A warm Pool and a sun deck - bring a swimsuit
Labyrinths, Medicine Wheels, land Art and Sculpture park, Vortexes and Walking Paths.
A Shop stocked with awesome spiritual gifts and objects.
Your Teacher: Lon Milo DuQuette
Lon Milo DuQuette also known as Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford and by his neo-Gnostic bishop title of Tau Lamed, is a World renowned writer, lecturer, musician, ceremonial magickian and occultist.
Lon was born in Long Beach, California and raised in Columbus, Nebraska. He was an aspiring studio musician and recording artist in the 1970s, releasing two singles and an album. Lon quit the music business and for the following years to present, he has pursued his interest in mysticism.
Since 1975 DuQuette has been a National and International governing officer of Ordo Templi Orientis, a fraternal organization founded in the early part of the 20th century. Since 1996 he has been O.T.O.'s United States Deputy Grand Master. He is also an Archbishop of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica, the ecclesiastical arm of O.T.O. Lon is a Freemason.
Lon is a preeminent esoteric scholar and the author of nineteen critically acclaimed books on magick and the occult (translated in 12 languages). He has written successful books on topics in the Western mystical tradition including: Freemasonry, Tarot, Qabalah, ceremonial magick, the Enochian magick of Dr. John Dee, as well as Goetic spirit evocation. He is perhaps best known as "an author who injects humor into the serious subjects of magick and the occult." His autobiography, My Life with the Spirits, is currently a required text for two classes at DePaul University, Chicago. Lon has lectured all over the world,
Lon is married to his high school sweetheart, St. Constance Jean DuQuette, to whom he proposed in Joshua Tree some 50 years ago. They live in Sacramento.
Yes lon has his image on a t-shirt……
What’s Included:
All Lectures and Talks
Meditations and Ritual
Group Ritual and Magickal Practice
Coffee/Tea/Water
Parking
Stargazing event
Handouts, Paper and pens
What’s Not Included:
Flights, travel and transport
Accommodation (Contact us if you’d like us to help you book with our accommodation partners)
Meals
Uber or taxi trips for excursions
Personal, travel and medical insurance